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  • A person holds a tote bag that contains flowers. The Good Little Garden logo is on the front of the bag.
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    Target launches fresh florals brand Good Little Garden

    The retailer is diversifying its private-label offerings as part of a larger merchandising shift, all amid consumer backlash to changes in its DEI efforts.

    By Dani James • April 21, 2025
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    Saks Global to close fulfillment center, cut 450 jobs

    The luxury department store joins Kohl’s in being particularly vulnerable to tariffs’ impact on consumer spending, according to Moody’s Ratings analysts.

    By • April 21, 2025
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    Trendline

    The state of loss prevention in retail

    The types of losses attributed to retail theft has become more apparent — as is the need for more in-depth reporting and prevention strategies. 

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Walmart tests Beauty Bars at 40 stores in tandem with spring sale event

    The pilot program will allow customers to talk to beauty experts and test samples as the big-box retailer expands its presence in the category.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 21, 2025
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    Walmart to invest $6B in Mexico operations

    The effort includes store openings under the Bodega Aurrera, Sam’s Club, Walmart Supercenters and Walmart Express banners.

    By • April 21, 2025
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    Etsy to customers: Buy local, avoid tariffs

    The global marketplace has advice for consumers and sellers alike, but warns that U.S. trade policy is sure to change again in coming days and weeks.

    By • April 18, 2025
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    The Vitamin Shoppe to be sold to private equity for nearly $195M

    Kingswood Capital Management and Performance Investment Partners have agreed to acquire the vitamin and supplements retailer from Franchise Group.

    By Howard Ruben • April 18, 2025
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    Barnes & Noble plans to open over 60 stores in 2025

    The bookseller opened 57 new locations last year after a decade of stagnant physical growth.

    By Dani James • April 18, 2025
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    Target CEO, Rev. Al Sharpton to meet following DEI changes

    The civil rights activist said he is mulling a boycott of the mass merchant, which scaled back its diversity programs in January.

    By • April 17, 2025
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    Lids leans in to customization with refreshed store concept

    The stores are focused on localization and include “Build-A-Cap” kiosks where shoppers can create unique designs that match their style. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 17, 2025
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    Ulta brings on Revolution Beauty CEO as chief merchandising and digital officer

    Lauren Brindley, who will join in June as current chief merchant Monica Arnaudo retires, will also oversee the retailer’s upcoming marketplace.

    By • April 17, 2025
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    Walmart will use geospatial tech to power delivery

    The data-science capability redefines the retailer’s delivery maps to expand the channel’s reach and accessibility.

    By Peyton Bigora • April 17, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    The complicated calculation of ending de minimis

    While closing the duty loophole for low-value goods from China and Hong Kong may offer some benefits, the U.S. fashion industry could face challenges.

    By Lara Ewen • April 17, 2025
  • President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on April 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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    Trade war set to impact electronics, other discretionary products hardest

    Small and medium-sized brands are poised to bear the negative brunt of increased tariffs on imports to the U.S., according to a new PitchBook report.

    By Dani James • April 16, 2025
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    Michaels ups balloons, party supplies as Party City, Joann disappear

    With the pandemic-era crafting boom over, the chain is working to take advantage of market share opportunities.

    By • April 16, 2025
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    Ikea expands small-format fleet with Dallas store

    The 63,000-square-foot store, set to open later this year, will feature 3,200 products and marks the home goods retailer’s 11th store in Texas.

    By Howard Ruben • April 16, 2025
  • A Children's Place storefront is pictured in a mall, with signs advertising a sale.
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    ‘Our stores have become an orphan channel’: The Children’s Place

    The company acknowledged that its stores have been neglected, but it is ready for a “spree” of openings and a new concept location.

    By • April 15, 2025
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    Lowe’s to acquire Artisan Design Group for $1.3B

    The deal expands the retailer’s pro offerings and is expected to increase its total addressable market by around $50 billion. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 15, 2025
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    Forever 21 creditors probe IP sale to Authentic Brands Group

    The brand management firm quietly took full ownership of the retailer's trademarks and intellectual property licenses some time in the last five years.

    By • April 15, 2025
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    Frank and Oak accelerates closure of US operations citing tariffs, customs uncertainty

    The Canadian apparel brand is liquidating amid a restructuring process and plans to close its stores.

    By Dani James • April 14, 2025
  • A Foxconn employee walks outside the factory complex holding a smartphone in one hand and a work ID badge in the other, with the manufacturing facility visible in the background, on April 12, 2025 in Shenzhen, China.
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    Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

    Smartphones and electronic integrated circuits now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption, but officials say sector-specific duties are coming.

    By Edwin Lopez • April 14, 2025
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    Lovesac taps Crocs veteran as first chief brand and marketing officer

    As chief marketing officer at the footwear brand, Heidi Cooley had a digital and social-first approach to driving growth.

    By Howard Ruben • April 14, 2025
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    Sam’s Club to add 15 stores per year in plan to double sales

    The Walmart-owned club retailer also intends to remodel all of its locations as it looks to reach more customers over the next decade.

    By Sam Silverstein • April 14, 2025
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    Opinion

    Maximizing retail profits: Make every SKU count

    Retailers need to take back control of their shelves, write Michael Brown and Roy Kamar of Kearney. 

    By Michael Brown and Roy Kamar • April 14, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: JD Sports now ‘bigger than Foot Locker’ and is Rite Aid mulling another bankruptcy?

    JD Sports said it has more market share in North America than its rival retailer, while the drugstore is reportedly contemplating refiling. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • April 11, 2025
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    J.C. Penney operator axes 9% of corporate roles

    The downsizing at Catalyst Brands comes less than two months after 250 corporate employees, or 5% of that workforce, were laid off.

    By • April 11, 2025